The Lake Erie Ballet is proud to present "Matters of the Heart" - a dance collaborative, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12 & 13, 8:00 pm in the H. O. Hirt Auditorium at the Blasco Library.

The evening will showcase local dance companies; Dafmark Dance Theatre, Erie Bayfront Dance Company, Shen and Bones Performance Group, SheWorks, Somar Dance Works and of course, the Lake Erie Ballet Sr. and Jr. Companies.

Come enjoy an evening of soul moving dance. This performance promises the embodiment of love, life, laughter and great passion - in dance. Tickets for this event are $15 for Students and Seniors, $25 for Adults and $40 per Couple and can be purchased on line: www.lakeerieballet.org/tickets or by calling the Lake Erie Ballet (814)871-4356 x6.

This performance will also be available as part of the 2009-2010 Special Performance Series. Tickets for this Thursday 8:00pm Open Dress Rehearsal showing are $5 for Students and Seniors and $10 for Adults. These tickets are available by calling LEB office (814)71-4356 x6. Learn more about the Special Performance Series by visiting: http://www.lakeerieballet.org/AIE

All tickets purchased before Feb. 10 will include the opportunity to win drawings for a free chocolate dessert or two free dinner entrees from participating Erie restaurants. A drawing for winners will be held of all ticket holders on Wednesday, Feb. 10th.